Future Medical Director - Risinger Veterinary Hospital (Terrell, TX)

Veterinary MedicineIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Risinger Veterinary Hospital is searching for a skilled veterinarian to join our mixed animal practice in Terrell, Texas.

Role and Experience

We’re searching for an experienced veterinarian who is interested in becoming a Medical Director in the future. Emerging leaders and experienced Associates with 5+ years of clinical experience in a small, large or mixed animal practice, candidates with experience in a mixed animal clinic would be preferred.

  • Core Competencies
  • DVM/VMD from an accredited program
  • Licensed (or eligible) in Texas
  • 3+ years of hands-on clinical experience preferred
  • Strong surgical, diagnostic, and communication skills
  • Passion for high-quality patient care and client service

Benefits Package

  • We're offering a $50,000 sign-on bonus/retention bonuses
  • Flexible schedule
  • Competitive base salary DOE
  • Quarterly production with no negative accrual
  • Equity incentives – grow with us long-term!
  • Generous bonus / relocation package
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (with HSA option)
  • Generous annual PTO with rollover
  • Paid parental leave / bonding time
  • Annual CE allowance with days off to attend
  • Professional development assistance
  • Paid Professional Dues and PLIT
  • Structured mentorship program
  • 401(k) options
  • Personal pet discounts
  • Plus more!
  • Terrell, Texas

Terrell, Texas, is a charming city located in Kaufman County, known for its rich history and small-town charm. Founded in 1873, Terrell boasts a vibrant downtown area with historic architecture, unique shops, and local eateries.

The city is also home to the renowned No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum, which commemorates its World War II aviation history. Additionally, Terrell hosts various community events and festivals, fostering a strong sense of community and local pride.

Office Hours

  • Monday- Friday: 8:00am- 5:30pm
  • Saturday: 8:00am- 1:00pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • If you think you’d make a great addition to our hospital team, APPLY TODAY!

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The Company offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. You will be provided more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location.

Where required under applicable law, the company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and business needs.

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Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com.

Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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Key Responsibilities

The veterinarian will provide high-quality medical care to patients in a mixed animal practice setting. The role involves transitioning into a Medical Director position to lead the hospital team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DVM/VMD degree from an accredited program and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Texas. A minimum of 3 to 5 years of clinical experience is required, with a preference for those with mixed animal practice backgrounds.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineSurgeryDiagnosticsLeadershipSmall animal medicineLarge animal medicine

Veterinary Medicine — Physician Career Context

In Texas, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$304k (443 salary observations; 2,923 listings), vs ~$294k nationally (13,888 salary observations; 57,193 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 111 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call

Living in Terrell

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$271k
Typical market rent
$1,633/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Western Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

$50,000 sign-on bonus
Flexible schedule
Quarterly production
Equity incentives
Relocation assistance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
PTO
Paid parental leave